Heck: Time for Gingrich to go

Posted by Steve Tetreault
Saturday, Feb. 04, 2012 at 08:39 PM

Rep. Joe Heck, who backed Mitt Romney in 2008 and signed on again early in this election cycle, told reporters today that Romney's convincing showing in the Nevada caucuses should signal Newt Gingrich to the door.

"I hope he takes the message that it's time to withdraw gracefully and not continue to divide the party," Heck said, according to a report on CNN.com.

At caucus sites, voters were urged to unite behind whoever the Republican nominee will be. "I hope the speaker takes that to heart," Heck said, as Romney took another step to the GOP presidential nomination.

According to CNN, Heck was not as insistent that Ron Paul should withdraw.

Separately, during an appearance on MSNBC's Hardball, host Chris Matthews challenged Heck on whether it was smart for Romney to accept an endorsement from Donald Trump.

The former Massachusetts governor was knocked off track during the week after being forced to take back a comment about the poor. So, Matthews asked, was it harmful for Romney to be associated with Trump, another rich person sometimes accused of being out of touch.

"I don't think it is going to make any difference," Heck said. "Donald is a successful businessperson as is the governor, so he's happy to take endorsements from everybody who wants to come on board Team Romney.

"It's just another endorsement in a long list of endorsements the governor has racked up," Heck said. "It's just another person in the corner of the governor as we move forward into November."

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7 Responses to "Heck: Time for Gingrich to go"

Maybe it is time for Heck to leave. I am the new Independent..

Written by: Jerry T on Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012 at 8:01 AM -- Report abuse

If Newt left that would only leave three people left...Headline...Three stooges run for president ...sorry three stooges I didn't mean to demean you any.

Written by: nancy. on Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012 at 12:09 PM -- Report abuse

Heck should give up his government provide medical care and get his coverage in the private sector. After the failed nevada Republican caucas, it is obvious that they can't do anything right. Romney can't win WI, it looks like Sanitorium is going to win it.

Written by: mrs ed on Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012 at 2:28 PM -- Report abuse

both of you ladies Nancy. and Mrs ed and i use that term very loosely you offer no solutions all you do is divide typical of demoRATS no respect of any one or anything that's different

Written by: MichaelK on Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012 at 7:23 PM -- Report abuse

Joe, there is a very real war over the heart and soul of the Republican party.

On my side, I don't want another John McCain "Democrat lite" big government solutions candidate to run against the big Ø.

I want a real conservative. Didn't last nights results register with you?

We don't want Mittens. We want a REAL conservative. Why are you ignoring us?

Written by: Athos on Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 at 10:24 AM -- Report abuse

first I am not a Democrat. Here is my hope to Rep. Dr. Heck. I enjoy these GOPS candidates' entertainment. I am more concerned about future of Yucca. Sometime ago, Rep. Heck mentioned that he has a plan for Yucca and will try to create 21st Century Nuclear Research Center or Park to create employment opportunity to Nevadan. Job creation is good and if Nevadan major Nuclear Science, Nuclear Technology, Information Science, etc., the place may hire them. It takes many years. So, people who want to work there can study in their spare time. Does this 21st Century Science include Remote controlled Robot operation Japan has been using in Aomori Prefecture? Does it include study of Toshiba created Comprehensive Fuel Supply system that is for un-recycable nuclear waste compact system? it was announced this January. Or does it have micro-nuclear system 20 ft by 6 ft 400 KW nuclear repositary system for a garage? It was created in 2007 so this can not be 20 st Century technology. This micro... has own nuclear waste compact system. I don't know how many employees this Park will have. In Japan, they use some kind of iPad using operators and Nuclear Scientists, not too many. I want to know what kind of geologists surveyed underneath of Yucca and Gobi desert in huge Mongolia where Mongolian Government want to make nuclear waste repostitary plant. Did he check Sen. Reid about SECRET meeting with Japan and Mongolia since last year? US government official already got circulation of the letter dated 5/21/2007. I don't think robots should be counted as Nevada residents, or are they? Just questions to Rep. Heck. one of your constituents.

Written by: JapaneseLady on Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 at 2:39 PM -- Report abuse

If Romney's win here doesn't convince Newt, then maybe Santorum's FOUR wins will... Some folks may not vote for Mitt because of his religion, but far more cannot buy into the "Newt as a trustworthy conservative" fantasy.

Written by: Justin.in.NLV on Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 at 9:53 PM -- Report abuse

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